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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
Two Teachers Tor our schools.

The hint in THE ARGUS, of last
week, in regard TO doing away with
one Of the teachers in our public
schools and placing the school in
charge of two teachers only, seems,
upon inquiry, to be the popular SEN
timent of large majority of our
people. Our school at the present
time has an average daily attendance
of only about 80 pupils, and three
teachers are employed at salaries of
70, 80 and 80 dollars per month, re-
EFFECTIVELY, 20 teach these 90 pupils.
The idea prevails among our peo-
pie that the third teacher could
be dispensed with and the
Sl75 paid for his or her services left
in the pockets of the taxpayers or
expended in lengthening the school
term to seven months instead of FIVE,
the present standard. We believe
the idea very good one and think
the directors should give it support.
Let the School Board dispense with
the third teacher for one term at least
and give the matter practical test.
The people are in favor of the move,
because they believe the same results
can be attained with less expense,
or better results, accruing from a
longer term, at the same expense.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
An Enrnestsuggcstion.

The burning of the Hon. Thomas
Fortneys barn last Friday night is
another evidence that the incendiary,
with torch in hand, is within our
midst The time has come, it seems,
when no citizen can lie down peace
fully at night convinced that his
property is in no immediate danger
Of destruction. On the other hand he
retires with ill forebodings lie
knows not at what time the Gend's
torch may be applied TO his house,
barn OF out buildings, and lie be
awakened 10 ind them in flames. is
there no remedy for this is there
no way to allay such fears Shall
this indiscriminale burning Of prop.
erty be pcrpetuoted These are
questions that ought 10 be uppermosl
in tho minds Of every aw.abiding
citizen Ofthe county We have
suggestion Co make, and it's that the
county commissioners take action in
the matter at once and employ q
good detective to assist the States
Attorney in ferreting out and bring
ing to5usiice the Gcnd who applies
Che destructive torch. The cxpenze
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

HENRY GEORGE, the labor candi-
date for Mayor of New York, says
the real strength of the Democratic
party always has been and always
must be that it is the party of the
working masses" This is true, and
it is also true that the Democratic
party has never done so much for
free labor as doing the past few
years. Long excluded from politi-
cal control in many fields, the very
first use it has made of its opportu.
nifty has been to promote the pros.
perity of the laboring masses in
every practicable way. It's devotion
to this duty has never varied. It's
success in discharging it has only
been limited by its opportunities,
which arc daily increasing as the
country is becoming more Democrat
ic. This being so, all true friends
of labor should unite with the Dem.
ocrats and'prcsent sold front to
the Republican party Of centrahza.
ton and monopoly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

How nicely the Republican breth.
rem dwell in peace and unity can he
seen by reading the Wheeling In
telIigencer and Parkersburg Journal.
Last Saturday the Inteltgencer said :
"a man of the mental caibre Of the
editor Of the Journal ought to con
tent himself with being a fool and
not aspire To become the most shame.
less Of liars" There is harmony
with big H., in the Republican
ranks just now
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

The reduction Of internal revenue
and the taking off of revenue stamps
from Proprietary Medicines no doubt
has largely benefited the consumers,
as we'll as relieving the burden of
home manufacturers. Especially is
this the case with Green's A,guSt
Eorer and RoSchee's German Syrup,
on the reduction of thirty.six cents
per dozen, has been added to increase
the size Of the bottles containing
these remedies, thereby giving one
fifth more medicine in the % cent
size The AvguSt FiOtrer for Dispcp-
STA and liver Complaint, and the Ger
man Syrup for cough and lung troub.
les, have perhaps. the largest sale of
any med cines in the world. The
advantages Of increased size of the
bottles will be greatly appreciated
by the sick and afflicted, in every
town and village in civilized'c ountries.
Sample bottles for 10 cents remain
the same size.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

Again We life our stub pen from the
dust to write few George w.
LautA moved to Stempe Ridge one day
this week. We are sorry TO loose Elm
from our midst,--Judge Vale. of Wash
ington, ID. g., has again returned to his
property at BrooksidO --Copt c. Ii.
Greenleaf h Is recently re.rooicd his house
and barn with sheet iron roohng.-
Prayer meeting in the Lutheran church
every Wednesday night w, j.. Roth
is having large addition built to his
house which adds greatly to its appear
ance. Will says he must enlarge as the
family Increases. Wonder what young
man went to see his girl Sunday evening
aud being afraid to return alter night,
slept in the stable till morn ing mir.
VIM. R,oy ilag logun the erection OF
three more new bOusGs to ACCOMMODATE
the summer boardeTs.--SeYeral Of our
youngsters tooe in tho Reading Circle at
EglOn Satuid " Might've understand
that Shailer y l'o.h will auction Oh their
stock OF goods at Horseshoe, and will
open out here again i'm the spring. They
are good clerks and "boss' fellows, and
will lie welcomed by lll--Severdl of
our young hoods attended, the spelling.
match at Brookside Friday night. They
all report q ripsroariUg Quito a
number Of commercial men wire in town
this week. 'Spcct the nice weather stir
red 'em out.--Wo believe that we bavo
tho most eutorprisiug and widc-awake
farmers in this neighborhood that there
arc ia the coHptg, Following arc names
Of those who arc buTuIgg line YIN.
wilt, WIN. Strawser, a. Woills, Dan
Soldiers. Newt Wotring, john Fiko, Mos
es Fike, Lewis Bush, r. S. Fike, George
Gessman, Dan King, Philo Stemp!e.
Allie McCrum, LOWS Stomplo, Mai. 4.
Sten.ple, Lloyd Lautz, Jesse Shaner.
George aud Isaac Wotriug and Henry
Stomger Wotrng Is wearing a
stove pipe hat and scissor-tailod coat
besau>e bo b gallod dad for tho first
time.---We Woro glad 10 hago lie pleas
ure OF eading Harry Hale poem in last
weeks AUGUs, and we think it was well
gotten up. We always knew that Harry
had great intellectual capacity, and that
his mind was we'll stored With pOctcal
imagination which would some day give
him am Initiate IohJvL WG hopo ho
viii furnish THE AE8Us win piece
every week. Poetry . cents per Huo. -
EDI--Ye will please excuse as for not
getting 200 more loaal news this week ~
We hayo boon opt Of town for some time.
Did you boar That Dave Mysfs has
great attraction at Carmol9 That Mo-.
Die slcmplo WAS pursued by Painter?
That Doe didn't quite catch ben 2 That
Al. LIwton would like TO make weekly
visits al This placer That Melissa says
sho las such cruel horted nash That
Joo surswscr goes 90 mil Every Sunday
evening That iho Brootside girls cro
mated their ioysg That Arnold would
lits To- have Feathers " bo can get thomy
That John Frush wear. molair brorches7
That Euory says ihc wiplcrs too cold ?
That Tue ARGUS shDild bo Boo tyorV
iWmiIV2 Dat 90 is pood-lV Nc Co
JiN POrCORN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

Hon. CHARLES Z. BOYLE, of the
2lst Pennsylvania District, has in.
troduced a bill in Congress asking
an appropriation to be used in the
erection of a monument on the site
Fort Necessity, just over the line in
Fayette County, Pa, that being
Washington's first battle-ground.
There can hardly be any doubt but
that the appropriation will be grant
ed,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

Mrs. Gregg p. Vickery, wife of
Charles +. Vickery, died at her late
residence in this town on Sunday
last Of congestion of the brain and
paralysis of the heart. Mrs. Vickery
was taken suddenly i'll late Saturday
night and never spoke word after
that time. She was the daughter of
the late Gen. Buckner Fairfax, one
of the pioneer settlers in this part of
the State, and was woman univer
sally loved and esteemed by all who
knew her. Funeral services were
held at their residence ON Tuesday,
conducted by Rev. Graham, of the
Presbyterian church, after which her
remains were followedto the Gem.
etery by large cOncourse of people
willing to do last sad homage to
one who is dead yet lives in the
hearts o. all who knew her. Mrs.
Vickery leaves behind her grief
stricken husband and two mourning
children who have the sympathy of
all in their hours of sorrow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

III. II. Gribble died at his resi-.
dencc in Grant District on Sunday
last. Mr.. Gribblc had been q suffer.
or for some time before his death and
the final summons was not unexpect.
ed to his near relatives and friends.
He leaves a wife and five children TO
mourn the loss of a husband and a
parent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

If the deadlock continues until
the close of the present session of
the legislature we suppose Governor
Wilson will appoint Dan Lucas Sen.
ator. If this is done the Republi.
cans will carry the State two years
hence and elect both United States
Senators at the same time. Mark
the prediction.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
The Result Foreshadowcd.

The dead lock at Charleston still
continues and a u. S. Senator has
not yet been elected, If the legisla.
ture adjourns without efecting an
election, the Governor will have the
authority to appoint Senator who
will serve until the next Legislature
meess-two years hence. The Gov
ernor is in sympathy with the kick
ers and it is reasonable to suppose
that he will appoint one of them to
succeed Mr.. Camden if the appoint
ing power falls to him. We do not,
of course, know which one will re-
ceive the appointment, but we have
pretty good idea that Dan Lucas will
knock the persimmon. And this, We
are confident, would be contrary to
the wishes of a very large majority
of the people Of this State. If, un-
luckily, the power of appointing
Senator does fall to the lot of Gov
ernor Wilson, and he exercises that
power with due regard for the wishes
of his party, he will Immediately
make Mr.. Camden his own success
sor. But we can hardly hope the
Governor will do this. Heappears to
be q cats paw in the hands ofLucas
and his satellites.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

ONE of the very strongest reasons
why the prohibition bill ought to be
rejected by the people at the polls is
the fact that it will place an ad-
ditional burden of at least Sl,500,000
upon the taxpayers of this State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
twin be submitted.

The prohibition fanatics have at
last succeeded in capturing our leg
islalure and the prohibition amend.
ment bill has passed that body. II
is TO be submitted to lbe people for
ratification or rejection. If the peo-
pie Of the State Of West Virginia
look at the matter coolly and with
deliberation we are sure the bin will
be rejected by them at the polls.
The bill is a stroke at the personal
rights Of the people. If The fanatics
who are behind this scheme prove
successful in having 70 ratified at the
polls they will then attempt further
encroachments upon The constitution.
al rights Of the citizens Of This State.
Indeed they are already promulgat-
ing the idea that the use Of tobacco
in every form should be abolished
and we may not expect it TO be D
great while until they win ask Tor
legislation on The subject, 10 not
checked in their mad career We
hope that the time has 1otcome WREN
tie people will tameIy submit to Che
will Of Ike johnson and % few others
Of like ilk in prescribing what they
shall eat and drink
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

The prohibitionists appear to be
IA strong in Preston. Did Mr.. Daw-
son represent the will of his consti-
tuency when he voted TO submit the
prohibition bill2 We shall not at
tempt an answer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

WHAT are we to judge the prohib-
ition strength in this county by? If
by the vote at the late county elect
ion, we can easily get at it. They
pollcd IA votes in the county, and
we conclude they are just that mum.
her strong in Pr ston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

THE Jacksonville ReUie,c can be
very sarcastic on certain occasions
and is ironical on others. Note the
following from the last issue of that
paper: "The most brilliant achieve
ment at the capital this winter was
tue speech of Bro. Morris last Fri
day" Gosh
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

WE have a good deal of respect for
an honest prohibitionist, but we have
no use for such men as Ike Johnson,
Carskadon ct al, who expect to for
ward their own political interests by
dabbling in prohibition mire up to
their elbows, We have long since
caught on to Johnson's scheme.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
TO CONSUMPTIYES.

The undersigned having been re-
stored 10 health by simple idesus. aftei
suffering for several years with n sewers
lung affection, and that dread disease
consumption, is anxious TO make
known to- hi- fellow sufferers the means
Of cure To those who desire it,, he will
chccriully send free e charge) n copy
Of the oript.ou used, which they
williind surecWei for Consumption,
Asthma, (otarrh, Bronchitis and
as 10 is invaluable. Those desiring the
prescription which will cost them moth
ing and may prove blessing, will
please address, REV EDWARD a. Will
son, Williamsburg, Kings County,
New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

The fourteen prohibitionists in
this county will likely shed their old
hides when they hear that the pro
hibition submission bill has passed
the legislature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
Puny chiIArcnmnde strong.

Don't you think your children are
troubled with worms2 Children are
often weak and puny form this cause.
There is no remedy equal to Bore
mans Sweet Vcrmifuge forremoving
these pests from the spstem. Sold
by all dealers at % sents. Do not
be put off with something else called
Just as good Feb. 3 6m.
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Died.

Harry, little son of Mr.. ard Mrs.
l.. +. Swearingcn, died Tuesday
evening, aged about 3 years. Harry
was an intelligent child and the pride
and JOY of his parents who have the
sympathy of all in their sad loss. In.
terment took place on Wednesday
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

WITH Hart and Pursell out of the
Republican patty the little fellows
will be big tadpoles in the puddle.
See?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

Frank p. Cooke, SOM of John j.
Cooke, of Housewife, w. Va, died
on February Is, of pneumonia fever.
For the past four years Frank lived
in Parkersburg as an employee ofthe
b. & o. r. r. & o. r. r.. Cos. On
Feb. 4th he came home with his wife
and little family to visit his sick
father-in-law, Terence Doyle. On his
arrival at his fathers home, he fell
sick. DR., Martin, of Kingwood, was
called, and did all in his power to
check the disease. When his sick
ness grew dangerous his family
physician, DR.. Campbell, of Parkers-
burg, was also called to his bed side,
but all that medical aid and loving
and tender care could do proved fu-
tile. The time of his dissolution was
at hand. Divine Providence called
him home to die among his friends.
Fortified by all the rites and cOnso-
latiOns of Holy Chul CHI, he breathed
his last on Friday morning, february
18th, aged % years, s months and 10
days. On Sunday, February Goth,
his remains were buried from St.
Joseph's Church, when Requiem
Mass was celebrated and the funeral
service read over the remains by the
brother of the DECEASED, the Rev. j.
j. Cooke, of Milan, Chic, Diocese of
Cleveland, Ohio The pastor, Rev.
f. Hartman, of Newburg, preached
the funeral sermon. At the close of
his discourse he gave the departed
well merited prai'e. He referred
feelingly TO his sterling character his
pariseworthiness as a dRtiful son, a
faithful husband and loving father.
Frank in life was model young
mana man Of good habits and fine
character His gentleness, kindness
and affability made for him many
friends. Frank was also a good
christian and n faithful member of
bis church. Full of faith he follow.
ed closely and conscientiously the
teaching Of his Holy Church and
made his faith rule and regulate his
life.
Some months previous to his death
he joined the 9TH Commandry of the
Knights of st. George, Of Parkers.
burg, w. Va. lie was a faithful
member; his heart seemed TO be link
ed with the society. His follow Sir
Knights did not forget their depart
ed brother Thirteen members Of
the Commandary came to attend The
funeral, honored his remains by their
presence and conducted the remains
Of their deceased member " his last
resting place. Frank was truly a
Catholic knight The regimentals
Of Knigbthood that lay upon his
coffin spoke more than words. Like
the true Knight Of old they told us
that he fought for truth. for Justice
and for Christ. They reminded those
who stood around the bier Of the
fidelity TO his duties TO man and TO
his Cod When be departed this
life he could truly say With st. Paul,
81 have fought the good fight. J have
finished my course. have kept my
faith. For The rest we may hope
that q crogn OF Justice and eternal
happiness is bis pos,.p1 in the other
Iife May be rest in peace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

THE smalEfry Republican papers
in this SlaJc have set 10 work to read
Hart oftbe Lateligeocerand Purscll
Of Che Charleston Tri5uue, out Of their
party its laugha5lc procedure
20 the Democrats aLo are looking on
with Che deepest interest
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24
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symptoms, ho will send 0re0 by re-
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ccsstully used boz his case.
Address in confidence. JAMES w.
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Will can live at home, and make
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x Co., Portland, NJ aine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

HENRY CLAY HYDE, Editor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-02-24

KINGwooD. FEBRUARY %. 1857.
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Sharp County record., 1887-01-27
RAILROAD FOR SHARP COUNTY.

The st Louis & San Francisco railroad
now owns the st. Louis, Salem & Little
Rock road which has been in operation
for several years to Salem, Mo-, and as
soon as it finishes its line to Paris, Texas,
1t is stated on good authority that it Will
90 to work Immediately on the line to
Little Rock and to Hot Springs, A char
ter has been fled in Missouri and will be
in Arkansas within a few days. The
proposed extension will leaYe Salem and
passing through Shannon, Carter and
Oregon counties, Mo-, will enter Arkan-
sas in Randolph county, and passing
through corner of Lawrence will cut
Sharp county in two, and entering the
manganese region of Independence and
lizard counties, will be extended thence to
Little Rock.
Sharp County record., 1887-01-27
ASH FLAT ATOMS.

From our regular Correspondent,
Calvin Ferguson of this vicinity has
been confined to his bed for several days,
suffering intense pain caused from being
kicked by mule some time since.
Mrs. w. C. Nelson has been very sick for
several days, but is reported to be recover
ing slowly.
L. Clark has sold his interest IN the
blacksmith shop of the firm OF Clark "
Huffman, and will farm this year.
Some of our most prosperous farmers are
shaping their farms for new crop and are
advocating not any less cotton, but more
corn, wheat oats and potatoes and other
essentials necessary to fill granaries and
smokehouses at home, and not be depend
ent on the more frugal people at the north
for supplies.
Sharp County record., 1887-01-27
HARDY HAPPENINGS.

From our regular Correspondent.
H. NJ. Cope made trip to Memphis last
week to buy goods.
Tbos. j. Turner, having sold his farm ID
Highland township, has moved to town 10
remain until spring, when he intends NOV
ing to Texas.
Squire NJ V. Bryant has been in very
feeble health for the past two months.
J.W. Atkisson of Licking Mo-, has ac-
cepted position in the drugstore OF his
brother. Jas. A. Atkisson.
Sd. Walker will, in the early spring
begin the erection of IA large brick store
house on the site where Wilson's store was
burned, aud will doubtless be ready for
the fall trade with a mammoth stock OF
goods.